Germany, SS. A Mint Allgemeine SS First Pattern Totenkopf Visor Cap Insignia Archive within a ribbed border bearing

within a ribbed border bearing a raised inscription of “BLUT UND EHRE” (“BLOOD AND HONOUR”)

fastened and adjusted with a functional magnetic metal buckle

The thin black felt blade washer remains fully intact and attached to the dagger

brown and black upper with a mesh burlap backer

XI - The Uneasy Truce

Germany, SS. A Mint Allgemeine SS First Pattern Totenkopf Visor Cap Insignia Archive within a ribbed border bearing(Allgemeine SS Totenkopf fr die Schirmmtze, 1. Form). Constructed of silvered tombak, the obverse consisting of a jawless Danziger style Totenkopf, the reverse retaining both attachment prongs, unmarked, measuring 34 mm (w) x 30 mm (h), in unissued and near mint condition.